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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to McConnell, why is there aggression in a social hierarchy?
(a) Because all dogs are aggressive.
(b) Because the leader has to fight to remain dominant.
(c) Because there is constant flux in every group.
(d) Because there are dogs fighting for dominance.

2. What do adult humans and dogs both do that make them rare in the animal world?
(a) They like to work.
(b) They like to nap.
(c) They like to learn.
(d) They like to play.

3. What myth do humans perpetuate about dog's regard for them, according to McConnell?
(a) That dogs give humans "conditional positive regard."
(b) That dogs give humans "unconditional positive regard."
(c) That dogs give humans "conditional negative regard."
(d) That dogs give humans "unconditional negative regard."

4. When a dog plays "keep away" what is she or he doing?
(a) Refusing to give a ball back.
(b) Giving a ball to another dog.
(c) Dropping a ball for an owner.
(d) Burying a ball in the yard.

5. What ingrained behavior is considered affectionate for humans but rude for dogs and should be avoided?
(a) Talking.
(b) Kissing.
(c) Hugging.
(d) Rubbing.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to McConnell, much of a dog's behavior has to do with what is _______versus what is _______.

2. When first training a dog to play fetch, what should an owner do?

3. Who are the omegas in a social hierarchy?

4. Who does NOT display affection by "ventral-ventral contact"

5. What kind of behavioral disorders will a dog develop if it is not properly trained during the "sensitive period"?

(see the answer key)

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